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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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